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10 Jul 2026 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a transport services contract titled "S177 Mainstream taxi to Lutterworth High School," under the classification of transport services excluding waste, coded CPV 60000000. This contract involves providing a mainstream taxi service capable of transporting up to 6 passengers from Catthorpe, Shawell, and Lutterworth to Lutterworth High School in England, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, indicating transparency and competitiveness, with the tender period concluding on 8th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 24th August 2026 and will last until 7th July 2027, marking its status from the award stage.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), although the awarded contract went to the large-scale supplier, Smart Plus Taxis. Businesses focusing on transport services in the East Midlands region, specifically those with experience in school transportation, would be well-suited to engage in such opportunities. The open procurement process encourages various enterprises to compete for future tenders, promoting fair competition and the potential for expanding service offerings.

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Notice Title

S177 Mainstream taxi to Lutterworth High School

Notice Description

Mainstream taxi - 6 passenger seater from Catthorpe, Shawell, Lutterworth to Lutterworth High School as further specified in the documentation provided 1 year (1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba4e812b-9005-4df5-9e51-61ab2189470f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a242ae-d8d7-41a4-8a74-6d9dfc4a668e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 7 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMART PLUS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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